Explore the Family Name Costella
The meaning of Costella
1. Italian: probably from a diminutive of Costa. 2. Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Mac Oisdealbhaigh, see Costello. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Armando, Aurelio, Dario, Enrico, Fernando, Reno, Rocco, Teodoro, Tino.
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How common is the last name Costella in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Costella has seen a decrease in popularity in the United States. The surname was ranked 42,912th in 2000 and fell to 54,530th by 2010, a decline of about 27%. Likewise, the count of people with the surname Costella decreased from 475 in 2000 to 378 in 2010, marking a drop of roughly 20%. Similarly, the proportion of individuals bearing this surname per 100,000 people also saw a significant decrease of approximately 28% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,912 | #54,530 | -27.07% |
| Count | 475 | 378 | -20.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.13 | -27.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Costella
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Costella, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of people with this last name identify as White, although there was a minor decrease of nearly 2% in this group between 2000 and 2010. Hispanic representation amongst individuals with the surname Costella increased from 8.42% in 2000 to 10.05% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races with this surname in 2010, despite small percentages in 2000. In 2010, a small percentage (2.12%) identified as Black, which was not the case in the previous decade. No individuals with the surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year observed.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.37% | 85.71% | -1.9% |
| Hispanic | 8.42% | 10.05% | 19.36% |
| Black | 0% | 2.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.05% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.89% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |